Cartographic publisher. He set up as a publisher with Frederick Tallis in Cripplegate in 1842, moving to Smithfield in 1846. The company published views of London and world atlases. He started 'The Illustrated News of the World and National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Personages' in 1858.
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John Tallis
Greater London Council John Tallis, 1816 - 1876, publisher of London street v...
Painter and sculptor especially of animals. Born 88 Queen Anne Street East, Marylebone. Died at home, 18 St John's Wood Road.
It is unique in that it shows exclusively in oils. It was granted its royal status by King Edward VII in 1909. Famous artists who have exhibited, include Lawrence Alma-Tadeema, Walter Sickert and A...
Water-colour painter. Probably born in Nottingham. 1742 joined the Ordnance office at the Tower of London as a military draughtsman. Engaged for 5 years in the military survey of Scotland. Back...
Art dealer and collector. Born Hugh Percy Lane In Ballybrack House, Douglas, Cork. He moved to London, and opened an art gallery in 1898. Here he developed a reputation as a shrewd gentleman-deale...
